Making gasket from silicon
03-26-2005, 05:28 PM
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Making gasket from silicon
I just wanted to know if anybody ever made a gasket for there engine out of silicon. Yes I know there was a post in here on using silicon but I never read anything about the results. I tried the paper gasket but I think the paper was to thin. Please leave detailed info . and thank you for taking the time answer this post.
03-26-2005, 05:39 PM
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RE: Making gasket from silicon
I like to use a thin piece of tough paper and coat it both sides with a thin coating of silicone and let it dry. The Permatex products are excellent also. Jim
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RE: Making gasket from silicon
The silicone that I buy has a thin cardboard box, so I just cut out a piece of it and coat it with the silicon. I generally let it get tacky before I install it. Thats generally about 10 minutes or so of cure time.
This method also works great around the nipple where the hose goes to the carb. I have had 2 TTpro46 and the both leaked a little aound this spot. I used the cardboard and silicone and it hasnt leaked since.
This method also works great around the nipple where the hose goes to the carb. I have had 2 TTpro46 and the both leaked a little aound this spot. I used the cardboard and silicone and it hasnt leaked since.
03-26-2005, 08:04 PM
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RE: Making gasket from silicon
I have all the materials for my SPAD and the engine and radio gear just arrived as well. I should have one flying by next weekend. Looks like I will be building a debut.
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RE: Making gasket from silicon
Nice , if you dont have one get an airplane balancer, this is the best investment i have made so far in this hobby . I never thought I would need it but it helps allot.
Good Luck . and start a post on your building technique, the input helps.
Good Luck . and start a post on your building technique, the input helps.
